Polyethene used extensively in polyethene bags

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in chemistry we studied that polyethene used extensively in polyethene bags in our country is a type of a thermosetting plastic...that is, its shapes etc can be changed by the application of heat

now as materials is not my main subject area, i have no idea about this...but i was wondering that if we apply heat to it (in the absense of oxygen of course), and put some rigid material like aluminum bars in it, can we can a rigid, and relatively strong material?

 

[chemisttree]

in chemistry we studied that polyethene used extensively in polyethene bags in our country is a type of a thermosetting plastic...that is, its shapes etc can be changed by the application of heat

Ummm, that would be a thermoplastic material.

now as materials is not my main subject area, i have no idea about this...but i was wondering that if we apply heat to it (in the absense of oxygen of course), and put some rigid material like aluminum bars in it, can we can a rigid, and relatively strong material?

Yes and no. At lower temperatures it would have the strength of the plastic in some modes of deformation and of aluminum in other modes of deformation. At elevated temperature it would have all of the structural strength of taffy with aluminum (bars?) reinforcement.

 

[oswaler]

I can confirm that polyethene, also known as polyethylene, is indeed a type of thermosetting plastic. This means that its shape and properties can be changed by the application of heat. Polyethene is widely used in the production of polyethene bags due to its low cost, durability, and water resistance.

In regards to your question about using heat and rigid materials such as aluminum bars to create a stronger material, it is possible in theory. However, the exact process and materials used would need to be carefully researched and tested in a controlled environment to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the final product. Additionally, there may be other factors to consider such as the type and grade of polyethene used, the temperature and duration of heat application, and the compatibility of the materials used with the polyethene. As a scientist, it is important to thoroughly investigate and experiment before making any conclusions or claims about the potential of a new material.